Apply online to get certified as an Anti-Money
Laundering Specialist in as little as four months.
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before you apply.
In light of recent international sanctions, ACAMS and the company that administers its exams, Pearson VUE, have suspended exam services throughout Russia and Belarus until further notice.
In recent years, financial crime has hit the headlines, and the spotlight is firmly on compliance. The CAMS Certification is an established global qualification that outlines the key principles of money laundering, and how to prevent it. In as little as four months, individuals and teams can be certified as Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.
We certify the achievements of our members. You must be an ACAMS member to apply.
Submit your applicationAre you eligible? Submit your application outlining your qualifications - you need 40 eligibility credits to apply.
Study, then schedule your CAMS examYou can choose self-study or enhanced learning paths. Take the exam when you’re ready.
CAMS is a professional credential, considered a global benchmark for professionals working in the anti-money laundering field. To earn the CAMS Certification, professionals must pass a proctored exam. Becoming CAMS-certified distinguishes you as an authority on AML and counter-terrorist financing, and enables you to better mitigate financial crime risks in your organization.
Achieving an ACAMS Certification exemplifies your superior level of understanding of international anti-financial crime principles. As a globally recognized and respected certification, CAMS increases your professional value and can help you attain a position in the AML field or further your AML career.
CAMS-certified professionals can find opportunities across the private and public sectors, including in financial services, DNFBPs, government, and law enforcement. Potential roles include Compliance Officer, AML Investigator, and Financial Crime Analyst.
EligibilityPlease provide us with official transcripts or a copy of your diploma.
The full list of requirements is listed in the CAMS Candidate Handbook. However, at minimum, you will need to demonstrate you have 40 eligibility credits (check our eligibility calculator) and be an ACAMS member.
Yes, we do! Contact us for specifics.
Absolutely. There are a number of ways to accrue eligibility credits. You can even make up eligibility credits through the CAMS Virtual Classroom or CAMS Live Prep courses. Check the CAMS Candidate Handbook for more details, or contact us to talk through your specific circumstances.
We certify the achievements of our members. Being a member is a requirement for CAMS certification but doesn’t count towards your 40 eligibility credits total.
Not at all. As long as your degree is issued by an accredited college or university it can be in any field of study.
Yes - if your internship is in the field of AML.
How to ApplyApply online — you can find the form here
Yes. If you already have an ACAMS account (this is free to create - it’s not the same as membership), log in with your registered email and password. If you’re new to ACAMS, create a new account here, then you’ll be able to access the application form.
You can find full pricing information for the CAMS Certification here.
You can pay before or after your application has been accepted by ACAMS (we check to see if you’re eligible after you apply).
Absolutely. You will upload supporting documents as part of your online CAMS application process.
Yes! Log in to see how your application is progressing.
You have six months from the day you purchase your exam package. After purchase, ACAMS sends the names of eligible candidates to Pearson VUE. You can schedule your test by logging on to the ACAMS website and accessing the Pearson VUE exam scheduling system.
You can submit your CAMS exam application here. If you’re having any problems, give us a call.
Yes! Submit your CAMS exam application here.
No – every individual who applies to become a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist is assessed against the eligibility criteria. So, everyone must submit their own application. However, the exam fee may be transferable to someone else if you no longer wish to sit for CAMS. Please contact us to discuss.
Yes! Find our public sector pricing here – including the CAMS Certification cost for public sector professionals.
The CAMS exam is available in the following languages:
CAMS Exam RegistrationYou must first apply for the CAMS exam. Once your application is approved and you have paid the fee, you’ll be emailed instructions on how to schedule your exam at your nearest Pearson VUE testing center.
Candidates are able to register for the exam as soon as they purchase their exam package.
It’s not possible to take the exam onsite at an ACAMS Conference. The CAMS exam is only available at Pearson VUE testing centers – they offer a global network of 5,000+ locations. Find a testing center near you.
Study MaterialsACAMS certification study materials are accessible via our learning management system (LMS). Once your application is accepted and paid for, we’ll email you links to the online CAMS study materials.
Yes! In each CAMS package you will receive the study guide, and the exam. If you’d like a more structured learning experience, you can choose to upgrade to a Virtual Classroom Package or enroll in a CAMS Live Prep course. But everyone studies from exactly the same study guide.
Yes, the CAMS study guide PDF is viewable on most e-readers.
You may download the study guide, which is available in PDF format, to refer to after you have completed the CAMS Certification. Please note that once you have completed the CAMS exam, the study materials will no longer be available for you to access via the LMS.
Practice ExamThe practice exam questions match the question types and topics included in the actual certification exam.*
The practice exam questions follow the same format as the certification exam. There are two versions of the practice exam:
None of the practice exam questions will appear on the certification exam.
*Please note the practice exam is hosted in the ACAMS Learning Management System (LMS), which differs from the environment where the actual certification exam is administered – through our partnership with Pearson VUE.
You can test your knowledge throughout the course with CAMS assessment questions. These “post-assessment” questions are included within the training course and are designed to help you assess your knowledge as you study.
Practice exams enable you to practice real-type exam questions, in order to prepare for your certification examination.
Practice exams are part of your study materials. Once you’re registered for your certification program, log into the LMS, find and click on your course, under “My Courses” section. Scroll down the path and choose the practice exam of your choice to begin. You can access it at any time during your certification program enrolment period.
You can retake both versions of the practice exam as many times as you wish, even if you score 100% of the questions.
Copyright and Exam Non-Disclosure‘’All examinations and the exam materials are the copyright of ACAMS and may not be published, shared, reproduced, or otherwise distributed or disseminated without the express written consent of ACAMS. You will maintain the confidentiality of, and not distribute, share, or disclose any exam materials. You agree not to discuss the content of an examination with anyone, and that you will not record, copy, or disclose any examination question or answers, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in any form or by any means whatsoever. Additionally, you represent that you have not received Examination questions or answers from others.
Disclosing exam materials or information about exam materials may result in a lawsuit that may result in paying monetary damages or in you being subject to other court-enforced penalties, criminal penalties, cancellation of your test scores, revocation, or suspension of any of your current certifications, and/or revocation or suspension of your ACAMS memberships.
ACAMS is the final authority that determines in its sole discretion whether you have the privilege of maintaining your membership or any certification, sitting for an examination, and whether any score you receive is satisfactory. Initial receipt of a satisfactory score or certificate does not waive ACAMS’ right and discretion to deem a score non-satisfactory in the event ACAMS determines there were test taking irregularities or that the score may have been obtained by way of unfair advantage (e.g., evidence of cheating). In such an event, your memberships and certificate(s) may be suspended or revoked. In the event ACAMS determines that a certification or examination result was obtained by way of irregularities or unfair advantage, no refunds for examination or membership fees will be provided.’’
Eligibility for Singapore IBF-STS FundingFor Singapore citizens or permanent residents, CAMS + Singapore AML Regime Exam package is eligible for funding under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS). Visit IBF-STS & IBF Level 2 Certification Requirement to find out more.